Senior Corporate Counsel

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. Support all stages of acquisitions and divestitures, including letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, due diligence, disclosure schedules, purchase and sale agreements, and closing documentation .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $250,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in M&A transactions, commercial contracting, and corporate governance, with a strong ability to provide practical legal advice and manage outside counsel effectively. Proven experience in coordinating post-acquisition integration and supporting strategic corporate initiatives.

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Juris DoctorActive Bar AdmissionM&A Transaction SupportCorporate Governance ExperienceProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Commercial ContractingFinancing TransactionsLegal Documentation DraftingDue DiligenceIntegration PlanningVendor Agreement NegotiationReal Estate TransactionsCorporate RestructuringTax-Driven Corporate InitiativesContract Template Development

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsIndependent OperationBusiness-Focused Legal Advice

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Private EquityPublic Company GovernanceSEC ReportingCorporate Entity StructuresEnergy IndustryInfrastructure IndustryConstruction IndustryEngineering Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support all stages of acquisitions and divestitures, including letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, due diligence, disclosure schedules, purchase and sale agreements, and closing documentation
Coordinate post-closing integration efforts with business and functional leaders
Assist with implementation of integration plans and post-acquisition governance matters
Support strategic transactions and corporate restructuring initiatives
Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on master services agreements, statements of work, vendor agreements, procurement agreements, professional services agreements, confidentiality agreements, partnership agreements, and real estate and facilities-related contracts
Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks
Partner with business stakeholders to facilitate practical and efficient contract execution
Support tax-driven corporate initiatives and restructuring projects
Assist with maintenance and optimization of corporate entity structures
Coordinate with external tax advisors and finance personnel
Support partnership, UP-C, and other corporate structure initiatives
Draft and negotiate office leases, easements, access agreements, and real estate purchase and sale agreements
Support real estate diligence and closing matters associated with acquisitions
Support enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, acquisition integration programs, cross-functional legal projects, special projects assigned by the General Counsel, and UP-C and related transaction planning
Manage outside counsel on designated matters
Control legal spend through effective scoping and oversight
Evaluate opportunities to bring legal work in-house to improve efficiency and reduce cost
Report to the General Counsel and work closely with senior business leaders across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school
Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum 8+ years of legal experience, including substantial in-house corporate counsel experience
Significant experience supporting M&A transactions
Significant experience supporting commercial contracting
Significant experience supporting corporate governance matters
Significant experience supporting financing transactions
Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong project management, organization, and communication skills
Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice
Preferred: Experience supporting private equity-backed or public companies
Preferred: Experience with acquisition integration programs
Preferred: Experience with partnership structures, UP-C structures, or other complex corporate reorganizations
Preferred: Energy, infrastructure, industrial, construction, engineering, or related industry experience
Preferred: Familiarity with SEC reporting, public company governance, and capital markets matters
Preferred: Demonstrated experience managing substantial outside counsel relationships and spend